Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Systems Team)

• The Embedded Systems Software Engineer bridges the gap between Riverlane and it’s customers. They act as the primary technical interface for customer’s engineers and guide them through product integration and help with trouble shooting complex quantum systems
• As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Systems Team, you will configure our Deltaflow Hardware to connect to the Quantum Computer allowing it to provide a low-latency, high throughput system that performs complex operations in a predictable and guaranteed way
• You will develop our software stack to work with customers quantum computers. You will ensure our customers can run quantum experiments, implement Riverlane’s quantum errors correction algorithm and debug any issues that arise
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is developing the world’s most advanced quantum error correcting algorithms and QEC Hardware. The Riverlane team is a mix of mathematicians, physicists and engineers, working together on a range of exciting and cutting-edge QEC projects
• Technical Pre / Post-Sales:
• Host Technical Workshops on Riverlane’s QEC Stack and DeltaKit
• Evaluate Customers Software and data communication systems
• Integration On-Site: End-to-End System Deployment
• Integrate our Software Stack into Customer’s Quantum Computer Systems
• Work with Riverlane’s Quantum Application Team to design experiments to test the compiled software
• Benchmark and discover system limitations
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Managing Customer Issues
• Report issues and help replicate the setup with the QA team in Riverlane
• Writing scripts to help debug the complete system
• Update test environment and document the experiments that were conducted
• Customer Advocacy: Voice of the Customer to River Lane Product Team
• Highlight the success, issues and trends on customer’s Quantum Systems
• Feedback key features that will be needed to win current and next generation products
• Create Dashboard that would allow better understanding of the complete quantum computing system

Benefits

• Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme- Experience with standard development practices, such as source control, continuous integration, unit testing, and standard debug methodologies
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
• Strong experience of at least one Embedded Software programming language (C, C++, Python, etc.)
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Math or a related discipline
• Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python (preferred)
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential
• A deep understanding of how hardware implements with software
• Working knowledge of Verilog, VHDL or System Verilog preferred
• Must be able to pass a USA Gov Clearance if required
• Proven experience in SoC design, Embedded Systems Design, or Computer Architecture
• Experience working on scientific instrumentation
• Good knowledge of Quantum Mechanics
• Technical pre / post sales, professional services or field application engineering experience
• Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification- Please upload a CV and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’. Your cover letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role
• We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role